"The Kerry woman has some strong competition as Best Actress, but it would be a huge shock if she didn't win an Academy Award for 'Hamnet'"
"When it comes to Ireland and the Oscars, it will take a special year to beat the 2023 edition, when some of our greatest homegrown performers and creators came away with a record-breaking 14 nominations."
"But the handful we received today for the 2026 Academy Awards in March will do very nicely indeed."
A Kerry actress is strongly favored for the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Hamnet despite notable competition. Expectations are that her performance will secure the award. Ireland previously enjoyed a standout 2023 Oscars showing with 14 nominations for Irish performers and creators. For the 2026 Academy Awards in March, Ireland received a smaller but welcome set of nominations. Those nominations provide continued recognition for Irish talent on the international stage and reinforce Ireland's ongoing presence at the Oscars. The contrast between 2023's record haul and 2026's handful highlights the variability of awards seasons for smaller film industries.
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